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I'm also trying to use this flasher, and it's loading in a bizarre aspect ratio where I can't hardly see the drop down options. Is anyone else having this issue?


Near the top of the very first post in this thread is this note that might help you:

NOTE: If the GUI looks a bit deformed (happens ...

I can't answer all of your questions, but regarding Dolby Atmos I can provide some input. As you're probably aware, Atmos is object based sound data that is in addition to traditional multi-channel surround sound. From a practical standpoint, Atmos adds height channels to a more traditional surround ...

This might help you: MakeMKV drive speed control

In general, I think it is best not to worry about how fast a drive rips a disc. I think it is better to worry about how often the rip is successful. MakeMKV can rip from more than one drive at the same time. If you have a lot of discs to rip get a ...

It looks good! But I'd prefer to be able to do this from the MakeMKV app itself... as some here have said can be done. I've been trying to find some instructions for how to do that, but the replies I've gotten have not helped... it's almost like this is some sort of "insider secret" ?
~S ...

mande2021 wrote: Tue Jun 23, 2026 3:54 pm I'm sure this has been asked before, but when I try to open sdf.bin on my Mac I'm getting the "unsupported format" message. Is there a way around this?

Are you double-clicking on sdf.bin? What are you trying to accomplish? That isn't an executable file.

How is your drive connected to your computer? It is in an external enclosure?

Attach the dump file to an email and send it to svq@makemkv.com so a hashed key can be created.

UHD FAQ

In the meantime, try the Public KeyDB.

Try power cycling your drive and rebooting your computer.

It is often the case that even brand new discs need a gentle cleaning in order to rip correctly. Try cleaning the disc.

Here's where the current beta key is: https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1053

Be careful when coping & pasting the key into MakeMKV. Sometimes copy & paste unhelpfully adds a space at the end of whatever is pasted. MakeMKV does not like that extra space.

What does MakeMKV say about your drive? Does it support LibreDrive?

Please attach the .tgz dump file to an email and send it to svq@makemkv.com.

In the meantime you can try the public keyDB.

macep wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2026 1:46 am I have purchased a license on April 18th, but I haven't received a key yet. Could anyone in MakeMKV team DM me please? I can share my order ID and other info.

You should contact PayPro Global's customer support if you didn't get your key.

https://payproglobal.com/customer-support/

scallaway wrote: Mon Jun 08, 2026 8:11 am
Do you have a recommendation of a second drive to get that's different from the ASUS I have?

If you can source a Pioneer drive, they are considered the best.

Those errors mean there's a spot on that the disc that was unable to be read correctly.

As tomty89 suggests, ddrescue might help.